Chapter 350 Could it be that Zhou Mubin likes Cui Xiao?

The elevator doors slowly opened, and Zhou Mubin stepped inside. Just before the doors closed, he suddenly spoke, "If you can, leave me a bag of beef jerky."

Everyone was stunned for a moment, except for Sun Lu, who was completely baffled.

As Zhou Mubin left, Sun Lu tried to ingratiate herself, saying, "Hello everyone, let me formally introduce myself. My name is Sun Lu, and I hope you will all guide me in the future."

As she spoke, she shared another bag of beef jerky with everyone, saying, "This was made by my mom herself, without any weird additives. If you like it, I can ask my mom to make some more and mail them over."

The HR manager looked at her and thought she seemed to know how to handle things, but he didn't know how capable she really was at her job.

Fortunately, the assistant positions have been filled, so at least they'll get scolded less.

So, that afternoon, Sun Lu went to Cui Xiao's former office, closed the door, and started showing off to her former classmates.

She filmed a video and posted it in the group, and received a reply very quickly.

[Lulu, did you find a job?]

Sun Lu said smugly, "Of course! Don't you know who I am? Let me tell you, I've found a job in Hong Kong, at one of the top five law firms in the country. You've all heard of Zhou Mubin, right? The undefeated god of war, never having lost a single match. I'm his assistant now."

【Oh my god, Lulu, you're so lucky! I'm so envious that you can develop your career in the port city. Unlike me, I can't find a job, and my mom is pressuring me to take the civil service exam every day. It's so annoying!】

I've heard of Zhou Mubin; he's incredibly influential in the legal field. Lulu, you're amazing to be his assistant!

Judging from your appearance, do you have a private office now?

Sun Lu spun around in her chair. [Yes, a private office, floor-to-ceiling windows, in the CBD of the port city, a seven-figure annual salary.]

Wow, I never even dreamed of this! Lulu, you're going to be rich!

[I'm definitely clinging to Lulu's coattails.]

Sun Lu was immersed in this illusory praise, happily fantasizing about a wonderful life. As she thought about it, she thought of Zhou Mubin's face again.

If she could become the boss's wife, wouldn't that be a complete leap across social classes?

A smile appeared on Sun Lu's lips.

Zhou Mubin didn't return until almost the end of the workday.

When he returned, he asked, "Has Assistant Sun left?"

The receptionist said, "They didn't leave. They said they wanted to get acquainted with the company and learn about their job duties in advance."

Zhou Mubin grunted and continued walking forward, stopping when he reached Sun Lu's office.

The door was open, and she seemed to be looking at some documents when Zhou Mubin suddenly said, "Assistant Sun, isn't it your sister's turn to pick you up on your first day in Hong Kong?"

Sun Lu didn't understand for a moment. Was he going to take her home?

Sun Lu said obediently, "My sister is very busy, she doesn't have time to pick me up from get off work."

Zhou Mubin's face darkened, and he added, "Hong Kong is a big city, and you're unfamiliar with it, so you could easily get lost. It would be better to have your sister come pick you up. If you're worried about her being busy, I can make the call for you."

Sun Lu was puzzled. She looked up and met Zhou Mubin's deep eyes, which were devoid of any warmth, as if they were covered with a thin layer of ice, which startled her.

It was early autumn, and the office air conditioning was at a comfortable temperature, but Sun Lu felt a chill run down her spine.

Sun Lu lowered her voice, but still managed to maintain her politeness. "I checked the route home in advance. Taking the subway is very convenient, and I won't get lost."

Zhou Mubin stood with his hands in his pockets, his tall figure exuding a strong sense of oppression.

He scrutinized her, a hint of inquiry in his eyes. "Is it that you didn't want your sister to pick you up?"

Sun Lu's eyes were filled with panic, and she subconsciously shook her head, "No! I just didn't want to cause trouble for my sister..."

Zhou Mubin completely ignored her explanations, walked straight to his desk, picked up the landline phone, and hovered his finger over the dial button. "I remember your sister's number. Do you want to call now?"

Sun Lu's heart skipped a beat. She looked at the button under the man's fingertips and suddenly realized that things seemed to be out of her control.

She didn't understand why Zhou Mubin was so fixated on whether or not Cui Xiao should pick her up from get off work; he seemed unusually persistent.

However, given Zhou Mubin's indifferent expression and his relentless determination, Sun Lu seemed unable to refuse.

Zhou Mubin lost his patience and didn't look at her again. Instead, he walked straight to the window, turned his back to her, and pressed the dial button.

The moment the call connected, his previously cold tone softened, and the atmosphere around him warmed up. "It's me, Zhou Mubin."

Sun Lu's heart skipped a beat.

The tone was completely different from how it had been directed at him just now; there was no longer any sense of oppression, but rather a hint of gentleness that was barely perceptible.

Cui Xiao groggily grabbed her phone, propped herself up, and heard Zhou Mubin's voice. She subconsciously glanced at the contact name.

It really is him.

Why did he contact her again?

Cui Xiao felt that she had made herself clear enough.

In her memory, Zhou Mubin was never the kind of person who would pester someone relentlessly.

Cui Xiao instantly snapped to attention. "Lawyer Zhou, is something wrong?"

Zhou Mubin gently stroked the edge of his phone with his fingertips, his gaze falling on the darkening sky outside the window. His voice softened, "It's nothing, I just thought that it's your sister's first day in Hong Kong, and she's unfamiliar with the place. I'm worried about her safety going back alone. If Miss Cui has time, please come and pick her up."

I was half awake just now, but now I'm fully awake.

Cui Xiao grabbed her hair and quickly glanced at the call log, which showed two missed calls from Sun Lu.

She drank too much yesterday and slept soundly, so she didn't hear Sun Lu calling her.

It was only now that Cui Xiao remembered Sun Lu's trip to Hong Kong today. Presumably, Sun Lu hadn't waited for her and had gone to the law firm to find her.

Cui Xiao didn't tell her family about changing jobs, and neither did Sun Lu.

Zhou Mubin paused deliberately, as if giving the person on the other end of the phone time to react, and casually added, "Or, I can personally take her there."

Sun Lu stood still, hearing it clearly.

She then realized that Zhou Mubin's seemingly insistence on having his sister pick her up wasn't out of concern for her safety, but rather because he wanted to use his own name to say a few more words to Cui Xiao, or even create an opportunity to meet her.

Could it be that Zhou Mubin likes Cui Xiao, and Cui Xiao resigned because she was afraid of being harassed?

Sun Lu stared wide-eyed, her face contorted with jealousy.

Cui Xiao was silent for a few seconds on the other end of the phone. After a while, her slightly apologetic voice came through, "No need, I'll come pick her up now. It should take about twenty minutes to get to the law firm."

"good."

There seemed to be a hint of laughter in Zhou Mubin's voice, "I'll have her wait for you in the lobby downstairs. Drive carefully on the road."